Monthly Archives: July 2008

Quotable: Jeff Sharlet on imperialism

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Sabina Becker

“Fascism may be a purer evil, but empire is a more pervasive one, and ultimately more dangerous because it’s able to call on the loyalties of well-intentioned people who’d never go near fascism. But if you’re a Vietnamese kid napalmed … Continue reading →

Posted in Angry Pacifist Speaks Her Mind, Barreling Right Along, Fascism Without Swastikas, Pissing Jesus Off, Quotable Notables, The War on Terra | 1 Comment

A kick in the Berluscoglioni

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Sabina Becker

How do you say “Ouch” in Italian? (I know how you say “son of a bitch”!) The White House has apologised to Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi for a briefing describing him as a political “amateur” who is “hated by many”. … Continue reading →

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Oh, those brave Venezuelan journalists of the opposition!

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Sabina Becker

They’re not afraid of anything…except, maybe, this cute young Chavista hippie with a microphone. Scroll down to the video at the bottom and see for yourself! They run away from him like he’s radioactive. (Well, he IS active on radio, … Continue reading →

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Finally, Ingrid Betancourt rebukes Uribe

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Sabina Becker

Took her awhile, and some of us were wondering what the fuck was up when she praised his highly dubious “rescue mission” (which some of us suspect was either a ransom or, I believe, an attempt at bribery.) But she … Continue reading →

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The man Dr. Death could not kill

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Sabina Becker

He’s a Spanish anarchist, he’s alive, he’s the last of his kind, and he’s in Bolivia. He survived over 100 attempts on his life. He helped hold Franco off when the latter marched on Madrid, then went on to spend … Continue reading →

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Dr. Death alive in Chile?

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Sabina Becker

What do you bet this sick sonofabitch was used by the Pinochet regime, too? The Simon Wiesenthal Centre believes Aribert Heim is in Patagonia, where his daughter is known to live. The centre has sent representatives to the region to … Continue reading →

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The RCTVs of Ecuador?

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Sabina Becker

Um, no. Just a bunch of oligarchic whiners getting their knicks in a twist again. This time in Quito and Guayaquil. Ecuador’s government has seized two private TV stations in a long-running dispute over debts. Backed by police, officials raided … Continue reading →

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A short note in a minor key

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Sabina Becker

Hey y’all.No, I haven’t dropped off the face of the Earth; I’ve just been a bit under the weather lately. Sick as a dog, too ill to blog. At least, anything that would make sense. Or anything other than how … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Chavecito’s glad!

Posted on July 4, 2008 by Sabina Becker

And why not? Ingrid Betancourt is finally free, albeit under very sniffy circumstances. But since the objective of all his work was peace in Colombia and a release of all hostages, not scoring political points, and since she’s safe, he … Continue reading →

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17 seconds to moral clarity with Christopher Hitchens

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Sabina Becker

If you haven’t seen this video yet, you simply must. In the space of five minutes, you get to see how Christopher Hitchens saw the light on waterboarding in an undisclosed location somewhere in North Carolina. Not only does he … Continue reading →